Incident Response Engagement – Lead

Cowbell

Incident Response Case-Lead guiding organizations through cyber incidents at Cowbell. Managing incident response lifecycle and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the incident response lifecycle, including scoping, containment, eradication, and recovery, while effectively communicating complex forensic findings to diverse audiences. Possesses strong project management skills and a deep understanding of legal sensitivities in incident response.

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Incident Response ManagementDigital ForensicsProject ManagementAttorney-Client Privilege KnowledgeCyber Insurance Ecosystem Experience

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Hard Skills

Incident Response LifecycleScopingContainmentEradicationRecoveryForensic AnalysisProject Timeline ManagementScope Creep ManagementIncident DocumentationMethodology Improvement

Soft Skills

Consulting SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementBriefing ModerationCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Cyber Incident InvestigationMulti-System EnvironmentsLegal SensitivityForensic Findings ReportingContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage all phases of the incident response lifecycle — including scoping, containment, eradication, and recovery — across moderately complex, multi-system environments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Cowbell Claims Team, breach counsel, Incident Response providers, and policyholders throughout active engagements.
Oversee the work of digital forensics and incident response providers, ensuring timely and accurate analysis of affected systems and environments.
Identify and actively manage scope creep across concurrent engagements, maintaining project timelines and stakeholder alignment.
Schedule, organize, and moderate the briefing of complex forensic findings into clear, actionable reporting tailored to technical, legal, and executive audiences.
Operate with an understanding of Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine, ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive investigation materials in coordination with legal counsel.
Collaborate cross-functionally with claims adjusters, underwriters, and external partners to support accurate incident documentation and coverage determinations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Cowbell Resiliency Service’s incident response methodologies, playbooks, and tooling.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6 years of hands-on DFIR experience, with meaningful exposure to the cyber insurance ecosystem
Demonstrated experience managing the scoping, containment, eradication, and recovery phases of cyber incidents.
Proven track record leading moderately complex, multi-system incident investigations, with strong project management skills and an ability to identify and control scope creep.
Ability to operate effectively within legally sensitive environments, including an understanding of Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine.
Strong consulting and communication skills, with experience presenting forensic findings to mixed audiences including legal, technical, and executive stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Competitive compensation
Continuous opportunities for professional development